Harsh Goenka has done it again. The RPG Enterprises chairman, who often mixes business observations with humour on social media, has once again taken a playful dig at Galgotias University, and this time, a futuristic robot dog from China became the reason.Goenka recently shared a video of a new robot developed by Chinese robotics company Unitree. The machine looks like something straight out of a science-fiction film. It can move on wheels when travelling on smooth surfaces, but can also switch to its legs to tackle rough roads, rocky slopes and uneven ground.Sharing the video on X, Goenka highlighted the robot’s impressive abilities, describing it as an “all-terrain” machine that could climb challenging surfaces, move quickly across difficult landscapes and even serve as a companion.But as always with Goenka’s posts, the real attention came from the punchline.Taking a clear dig at Galgotias University, he joked that it might not be long before the university “showcases” the robot as its own invention – a reference to the controversy that surrounded the institution earlier this year.The comment was enough to bring the old debate back online, with many users immediately connecting it to the university’s earlier robodog controversy.The controversy began during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, where Galgotias University displayed a four-legged robot named “Orion”.At the time, a university professor introduced the robot as part of the institution’s technology showcase. However, social media users quickly pointed out that the machine appeared to be a Unitree Go2, a commercially available robot dog made by Chinese robotics company Unitree.The discovery triggered a wave of reactions online, with many questioning whether the robot was being presented as an original creation despite already being available in the market.The issue grew bigger, with the controversy reportedly reaching the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. The university was also asked to vacate its stall at the summit venue.Later, Galgotias University clarified that it had never claimed to have manufactured the robot and said it was being used as a learning tool for students.The controversy did not stop there. Another exhibit at the same stall, a football-playing drone, was also identified by users as a commercially available product, adding more fuel to the online criticism.Goenka had been among those who openly commented on the episode. Earlier, he had also taken a swipe at the university over an old research paper that made claims about thali banging and bell ringing during the coronavirus pandemic.Meanwhile, the robot featured in Goenka’s latest post represents the kind of technology robotics companies around the world are increasingly developing. By combining wheels and legs, these machines can move faster on normal surfaces while still being capable of handling environments where traditional robots struggle.Such robots are being explored for everything from research and industrial inspections to delivery support and personal assistance.While Goenka’s post was clearly meant as humour, it has once again brought attention to a larger conversation around technology and innovation – the difference between using advanced machines and actually creating them.And judging by the reactions online, the internet is not done making jokes about the Galgotias robodog episode just yet.
